Project Manager

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This is a full-time, onsite position. This is not a remote or hybrid position.

LHH Recruitment Solutions has a Program/Project Manager for our client in the East Brunswick, NJ area. This fully on-site direct hire role focuses on strong leadership skills with a proven technical background in engineering project/product management, preferably related to RF and/or DC technologies. This position requires a strong background in negotiations skills internally and externally as well as highly versed in project planning and collaboration with planning teams, creating project schedules. Ideal candidates will have a minimum five years’ experience within production management most recently within a technological manufacturing environment. Aerospace and wireless technology experience highly preferred.

Salary range: $100,000 to $120,000

Responsibilities:

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  Manage daily activities and work collaboratively regarding aspects of production plans developed maintaining budget, scope and on time deliverables.

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  Manage, identify, and resolve problems relating to inventory and future potential issues mitigation.

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  Manage the project/program engineering project portfolio.

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  Oversee project documentation such as plans, specifications, and engineering estimates, and organize project data.

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  Prepare and conduct meetings with internal teams to plan and track deliverables.

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  Collaborate and interact with various teams such as Engineering, Production, Sales, Project Management, Quality, and Procurement.

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  Conflict resolution with stakeholders on matters such as interpretation of specifications.

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  Manage and perform project estimation and scheduling.

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  Be the face of the organization as the main point of contact for clients for major design and production projects.

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  Create, maintain and present a list of project milestones and any foreseeable or present issues.

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  Assist in global deployment scalability.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

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  Current working knowledge of ITAR Regulation and Export Compliance.

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  Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering or a related Engineering field preferred.

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  Extensive experience in the Aerospace/Defense industry.

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  Experience with Communications Systems, RF preferred.

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  PMP Certification preferred.

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  Lean Six Sigma Certification is preferred.

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  Proven ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and clients.

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  Proven ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments with minimal supervision.

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  Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and protect privileged client information and documents.

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  Proven time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

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  Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.

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  Excellent leadership skills.

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  Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks.

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  Proven tech abilities in using Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project.

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  Travel to key domestic customers may be occasionally required.

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